{"product_id":"rutilated-quartz-pendant-necklace-aaaa-55049","title":"Rutilated Quartz Pendant 18mm — Faceted Golden Needles","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong\u003e18 x 14 x 6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e3.1 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, this faceted \u003cstrong\u003erutilated quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e pendant is light on the chain and easy to live in, which makes it a good first piece for anyone who has admired this stone from a distance without owning any. The trapezoid cut gives the \u003cstrong\u003egolden rutile\u003c\/strong\u003e inside plenty of angles to catch, and it comes on \u003cstrong\u003e18k gold vermeil\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, whichever suits the rest of your jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSomething that puzzles people looking at several of these side by side: why does every single one look different, and does the pattern change what a piece is worth? It does, and it's the interesting part. In almost every other gemstone, an inclusion is a flaw that drives the price down, since the ideal is glassy and empty. Rutilated quartz turns that completely on its head. Here the inclusions \u003cem\u003eare\u003c\/em\u003e the gem, and the material is judged on how clear the surrounding quartz is and how boldly the needles read against it. Dense golden sprays in water clear quartz sit at the top. A sparse wisp in cloudy material sits well below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe needles are \u003cstrong\u003erutile\u003c\/strong\u003e, a titanium mineral whose name comes from the Latin \u003cem\u003erutilus\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning glowing red, after the deep red colour rutile shows in its purer forms. In quartz it more often reads gold, though silver, copper and near black strands all occur. They can lie in neat parallel bundles, scatter at random, or occasionally radiate from a single point like a starburst, which is the rarest arrangement of all. Traditionally the stone is associated with \u003cstrong\u003eclarity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eabundance\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epersonal growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it's often kept close during periods of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural rutilated quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted trapezoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 x 14 x 6 mm, 3.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden rutile needles in high clarity quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your choice of 18k gold vermeil or sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing your rutilated quartz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt around 7 on the Mohs scale this handles ordinary wear comfortably. Keep it off during washing up and swimming, less for the stone's sake than the chain's, and give the facets an occasional wipe with a soft cloth so the needles stay visible through clean quartz rather than a film of skin oil. Stored in its own pouch it won't scratch or get scratched. You'll receive the exact necklace pictured, pattern and all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crysmology","offers":[{"title":"Gold Vermeil 18k","offer_id":52715142480159,"sku":null,"price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":52715142512927,"sku":null,"price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/5810\/3327\/files\/il_fullxfull.8362066597_rad2.jpg?v=1785365775","url":"https:\/\/crysmology.com\/products\/rutilated-quartz-pendant-necklace-aaaa-55049","provider":"Crysmology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}